What is the ruling on using the kunya of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
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The questioner : The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade using the kunya Abu al-Qasim for one whose name is Muhammad?
The Shaykh : Yes, there is a difference of opinion among the scholars regarding whether the prohibition is specifically against combining his kunya with his name, or whether it is general. The apparent view is that it is general, and that one should not combine his name with his kunya. However, the kunya Abu al-Qasim for Muhammad is not specific to the person himself; it is a generic kunya, not a personal one.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : I say that coercion is not possible if he is sincere in claiming that he is coerced; he should abandon it.
The questioner : ... confession
The Shaykh : By Allah, brother Rashad, disbelief is a serious matter; declaring someone a disbeliever is not a trivial thing.
The questioner : Also, judging by other than what Allah has revealed is not... there is no room for coercion in this.
The Shaykh : Yes, this is the reality; this is the reality.
The questioner : So, his remaining as he is.
The Shaykh : I have nothing to say, yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, there is a difference of opinion among the scholars regarding whether the prohibition is specifically against combining his kunya with his name, or whether it is general. The apparent view is that it is general, and that one should not combine his name with his kunya. However, the kunya Abu al-Qasim for Muhammad is not specific to the person himself; it is a generic kunya, not a personal one.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : I say that coercion is not possible if he is sincere in claiming that he is coerced; he should abandon it.
The questioner : ... confession
The Shaykh : By Allah, brother Rashad, disbelief is a serious matter; declaring someone a disbeliever is not a trivial thing.
The questioner : Also, judging by other than what Allah has revealed is not... there is no room for coercion in this.
The Shaykh : Yes, this is the reality; this is the reality.
The questioner : So, his remaining as he is.
The Shaykh : I have nothing to say, yes.